The hydraulic conductivity of a soil sample (3.4 x 10-4 cm/s) has been determined via a permeability test. The water temperature was 28°C at the time of experiment. What is the hydraulic conductivity of the sample at the standard temperature of 20°C?

The hydraulic conductivity of a soil sample (3.4 x 10-4 cm/s) has been determined via a permeability test. The water temperature was 28°C at the time of experiment. What is the hydraulic conductivity of the sample at the standard temperature of 20°C?

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Chapter7: Permeability

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Laboratory Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity

Hydraulic conductivity is the measure of flowability of water inside the soil in the presence of a hydraulic gradient. The hydraulic gradient is defined as the difference in the water heads in the soil, which induces a water motion. In simple terms, a hydraulic gradient is the presence of a potential that induces a flow of water.

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